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subcontinent.

A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

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noun/ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

Where this word comes from

From sub- + continent.

name/ˌsʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The Indian subcontinent, South Asia.

Where this word comes from

Ellipsis of Indian subcontinent.

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